Bonne Bay Little Pond near Deer Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Bonne Bay Little Pond lies in Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook, in Newfoundland and Labrador. It sits 8.6 km in from the sea. This is sizeable water at about 2.88 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. The perimeter runs near 18 km, so plan the walk before you start. Of the waters listed here in Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook, this is the largest. Deer Lake sits 30 km from the bank. Sydney is the closest city, 407 km away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Bonne Bay Little Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook include brook trout, Atlantic salmon, American eel, bull-rout and longhorn sculpin. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Bonne Bay Little Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 15°C on average, February about -10°C. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. The lid tends to go about early May and return around late November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Bonne Bay Little Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Wigwam Pond, 5.3 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Bonne Bay Little Pond carry more weight than any list.